Browsing Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Phenolic acids"
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Cytotoxicity, phytochemical, antiparasitic screening, and antioxidant activities of mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae)
(MDPI, 2020)This study aimed at assessing the biological activities of Mucuna pruriens seeds using cytotoxicity, phytochemical, antiparasitic screening, and antioxidant assays. Mature fruits of M. pruriens were harvested from Fort ... -
Effect of zinc on the production of phenolic acids and hypoxoside in micropropagated Hypoxis hemerocallidea
(Springer, 2019)The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of zinc (Zn) on the synthesis of secondary metabolites in micropropagated Hypoxis hemerocallidea. In vitro raised plantlets of H. hemerocallidea were exposed to ... -
Effects of Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus Cerasus L.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension
(Amer Soc Nutrition, 2016)Background: Tart cherries contain numerous polyphenolic compounds that could potentially improve endothelial function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Objective: We sought to examine the acute effects of ... -
Phytochemical uptake following human consumption of Montmorency tart cherry (L. Prunus cerasus) and influence of phenolic acids on vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro
(Springer, 2016)Purpose To investigate the phytochemical uptake following human consumption of Montmorency tart cherry (L. Prunus cerasus) and influence of selected phenolic acids on vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro. Methods In a ...